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A Home Warranty Service Agreement covers major systems and appliances that malfunction or break from normal wear and tear. These expensive to repair items such as air conditioning and heating units, plumbing, electrical wiring, refrigerator, oven, dishwasher, and garage door opener will age over time, and repairs are inevitable. A service agreement offers protection from these repairs.
PLEASE NOTE: Certain items and events are not covered. For specific coverages, please refer to your service agreement or contact us at 800.775.4736.

The comprehensive 2-10 HBW warranty covers major systems and appliances inside the home such as your air conditioning and heating systems, electrical wiring, plumbing and kitchen appliances such as your refrigerator, oven or stove, dishwasher, etc. In fact, all of the most common items to break inside your home are covered.

The benefits of a 2-10 HBW Home Warranty Service Agreement are endless, but many customers choose our warranty for security and convenience. It's inevitable that something will break in your home, and any breakdown is unwelcome. Rather than budgeting for home repairs, many customers find it less worrisome to purchase a service agreement to ensure that costly home repairs don't wreck their budgets. Others like the convenient repair process that involves just logging their service request online or making one phone call and letting 2-10 HBW do the rest. It's much less of a hassle for them than locating the best service contractor for the best price. They enjoy not having to negotiate with service contractors ever again.

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Offered nationwide (except Arizona and Texas), 2-10 HBW’s HVAC Plus option offers Buyer Coverage up to $1,000 for costs related to government regulations and code violations. Every year, local, state and federal governments and contract licensing boards enhance and increase regulations. These regulations have only increased year over year, leaving homeowners with hundreds (sometimes thousands) of extra expenses above and beyond just fixing the failed HVAC equipment.

If purchased, the HVAC Plus option will only be used in relation to a repair that has been authorized by 2-10 HBW under the Home Warranty Service Agreement. A homeowner cannot place a service request solely for a code upgrade.

Matching Requirements (for AHRI states only)

When replacing a condenser or air handler separately, the requirement (which can be applied differently county by county) is that the new unit functions efficiently with or “matches” the old unit. If the unit to be replaced is provided by the same manufacturer as the working unit, and the manufacturer provides a letter stating its compatibility, capacity and efficiency, the units are considered a match.

Condenser and air handler units can also be matched through their certified ratings as provided by the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), which is involved in the SEER certification process. One of those two options must be applied for the service contractor to complete the repair/replacement.

When purchasing a Home Warranty Service Agreement from 2-10 HBW, request a HVAC Certification. 2-10 HBW will notify a preferred service contractor that the HVAC Certification has been requested. The service contractor will contact the homeowner and schedule an appointment for the inspection. At the time of the HVAC inspection, the homeowner will pay the service contractor no more than an $85 service fee for the first HVAC system inspected. If the home has multiple HVAC systems, the homeowner will pay no more than an additional $35 for each HVAC system that is inspected. The service contractor will examine the system(s) and provide a report to the homeowner. If no service issues are found, the service contractor will certify that the HVAC is in good working order and 2-10 HBW will waive the pre-existing clause for the HVAC.

2-10 HBW HVAC Certification is not available in all states. Contact your local 2-10 HBW account executive for more information.

To eliminate the pre-existing condition for the home’s HVAC system, which includes the air conditioner and heat pump and the heat system, 2-10 HBW provides a list of HVAC contractors that can perform an HVAC certification. The HVAC Certification provides an inexpensive way to check the HVAC thoroughly for any existing failure before closing and/or the beginning of the service period. Contrary to popular belief, the heating system can be checked by a licensed HVAC service contractor in hot weather, and the air conditioning can be checked in cold weather.

2-10 HBW HVAC Certification is not available in all states. Contact your local 2-10 HBW account executive for more information.

Testing and inspecting the home’s systems and appliances is always the best way to ensure that those items are working, and home inspections are a great first start. However, home inspectors are not experts in every home system, but are generalists trained to recognize evidence of potential problems*. Having a qualified Heating and Air Conditioning service contractor conduct a more thorough and exhaustive inspection of the HVAC system can enhance a home listed for sale, and reassure buyers that the most expensive system in their home is in good working order.

2-10 HBW HVAC Certification provides an inexpensive way to check the HVAC thoroughly for any existing failure before closing and/or the beginning of the service period.

And, we believe so strongly in the value of this, that when your system passes and receives an HVAC Certification, we will waive the pre-existing condition clause.

2-10 HBW HVAC Certification is not available in all states. Contact your local 2-10 HBW account executive for more information.

An emergency is defined as a service issue resulting in: 1) no electricity, gas, water or toilet facilities to the entire home; 2) a system malfunction that causes ongoing damage to the home; 3) a condition that immediately endangers health and safety.

If an authorized service contractor is not available in your area, 2-10 HBW will ask that you call a licensed and insured service contractor and request that they evaluate the problem. The service contractor must call 2-10 HBW for authorization prior to performing any service.

When purchasing your Service Agreement, you have the option to pay in full or make monthly payments. You can choose between a 12-payment plan or a 3-payment plan, in which payments are automatically withdrawn by credit card on the same day each month, for 12 months, or the same day every four months, for 3 months. A service fee of 9.5% is added to manage the payment process.